UK: London mayor Sadiq Khan launches commission to examine cannabis legality

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Jul 1

UK: London mayor Sadiq Khan launches commission to examine cannabis legality
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The Guardian reports today Sadiq Khan has announced a commission to examine the effectiveness of the UK's drug laws, with a particular focus on those governing cannabis. The London drugs commission, to be chaired by Lord Charlie Falconer QC, a former lord chancellor and justice secretary, was one of Khan's manifesto pledges in his re-election bid last year. Lord Charlie Falconer QC London Drugs Commission Answered By: The Mayor Date: Wednesday, 2nd June 2021 As I set out in my manifesto, I will establish a London Drug Commission of independent experts who will examine the effectiveness of our drugs laws, with a particular focus on cannabis. Putting this together does not happen overnight, but my officials are working hard on this, and I will be very happy to provide further updates in due course. Drugs are driving violence, damaging Londoners' health and dividing communities. It's time for a fresh, evidence-based look at how best we can reduce the harm that drugs like cannabis cause. The Commission will be made up of independent experts and leading figures from the fields of criminal justice, public health, politics, community relations and academia. They will pull together the latest evidence on the effectiveness of our drugs laws, with a particular focus on cannabis. This does not mean being soft on drugs. On the contrary, I will continue to fully support the MPS in targeting those causing harm to our communities. And the commission will not look at the classification of Class A drugs, which I am very clear must remain illegal. But where I do want debate, based on the best evidence from both the UK and from across the globe, is on the most effective way to tackle violence, protect communities and reduce harm. The mayor of London's office said a panel of…